Books & Authors (Page 5)

The Waynesville Library will host a workshop led by noted Asheville mystery author Michael Havelin. He will present a 2-hour session on various aspects of the writing process for fiction authors. A knowledgeable and entertaining workshop leader, Havelin will explain many basic writing concepts; including where to find ideas, the importanceContinue Reading

  Spellbound Children’s Bookshop hosts a book launch event 6-7pm on Tuesday, August 1 for Alexandra Duncan’s new stand-alone young adult novel Blight (Greenwillow/Harper Collins). The book and event are appropriate for ages twelve and up, and there is no purchase necessary to attend. There will be free refreshments and fun giveaways relatedContinue Reading

Alexandra Duncan’s new stand-alone YA novel Blight (August 1, Greenwillow/Harper Collins) is a thriller inspired by current environmental issues. When an agribusiness facility producing genetically engineered food releases a deadly toxin into the environment, 17-year-old Tempest Torres races to deliver the cure before time runs out in this action-adventure storyContinue Reading